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Governor Dane Hamilton

2008 ALMBS Governor
71st ALMBS Governor

Last nightes debate was very, very interesting. The position for Boys State Governor may very well have rested on the candidatees responses. The Nationalist candidate, Dane “The Train” Ham-ilton, responded to the questions very well, especially with his clever answer for the “What are the benefits to lowering the alcohol consumption age” question.

Dane “The Train” Hamilton wasn’t the only candidate for Boys State Governor, however. Mr. Alexander Ross “Honest Abe” Taylor proposed some unique opposition. He and Dane “The Train” have a few views that they share, but are strongly opposed on their views regarding West Virginia’s environment. “Honest Abe” diligently opposes the coal mining industry and encourages a Going Green plan. “The Train”, however, proposes that coal mining remains as it is but does not wish to destroy the environment.

Dane “The Train” Hamilton emerged victorious over Alexander Ross “Honest Abe” Taylor as Boys State Governor. “Honest Abe” gave it his all and ran a good campaign, but Dane “The Train” still managed to excel to great heights

Governor Tanner Moore

2007 ALMBS Governor
70th ALMBS Governor

There is a new sheriff in town and his name is Tanner Moore. Moore, a Federalist, won the recent election to be the new gover-nor of Mountaineer Boys State. Moore de-feated Nationalist candidate Todd Zackwieja by collecting over 61% of the popular vote.

“I feel great about being elected gov-ernor. It is real exciting. It will open a door-way to many opportunities I personally have never had,” said Moore.

Governor Moore does have big shoes to fill in order to successfully succeed former Governor Uzi Ibrahim.

“I have received valuable advice from Uzi. He set a high standard for all governors to come, and he has definitely set a good ex-ample,” Moore said.

The winning of Moore for governor was just the beginning of a major snowball effect in wins for the federalist at the state elections. Nine out of eleven spots in state office went to boys from the Federalist Party.

“I feel that we had a well-handled party. I give all the credit in the world to AJ Warne, chair person for the Fed. Party, he really helped put this party over the top. I feel that the Feder-alists won by being mild and not trying to necessarily put on a good show, but being concise and persistent,” stated Governor Moore.

It is safe to say that this is just the beginning to a new and exciting year for Governor Tanner Moore. He will be presented with many challenges and opportunities that he has not seen before. It is safe to say that we are in great hands with the election of Tanner Moore as the 70th Governor of Mountaineer Boys State.

Governor Uzi Ibrahim

2006 ALMBS Governor
69th ALMBS Governor

After just a day in office, Governor Uzi Ibrahim has developed plans which he feel will boost the state in many different areas. Ibrahim met with the Senate, House of Delegates, Supreme Court Justices, and the Board of Public Works to tell them and receive their support concerning the initiatives in his State of the State Address. Among his initiatives, Ibrahim established four major goals which he wished he can accomplish during his session. These include economical development, create adequate infrastructure, helping shape the state s students into global colleagues, and keeping small businesses in state.

To help pass his initiatives, Ibrahim provided a plethora of support and explanation. Being a beautiful and promising state, Ibrahim believes that West Virginia could become more well-rounded if we were more economically developed. To industrialize our state and bring more businesses into the state, Ibrahim proposed to create an adequate infrastructure to support these businesses. To do so, Ibrahim wants to improve transportation, provide high-speed internet, and aid in transforming the West Virginia student into a global pupil.

On the other side of the topic, Uzi yearns to keep the small businesses in state. He says that small business is the key to state development. These industries represent the common person and West Virginia economy has always focused on the common person.

All in all Ibrahim focused on the plans rather than the funding, but it can be inferred that the funding for these programs will be discussed and settled in the legislature. It is evident that the government cares about the state very much and has thought hard concerning how to improve it.

Governor Afeef Ahmed

2005 ALMBS Governor
68th ALMBS Governor

Afeef and the gang have not taken their positions at boys state lightly. Today was a busy day for those at the Public Board office. They tackled a few bills, are in the middle of a heated dispute between the house and the senate and did the road to road show.

Their first item of business today was their road to road show. Going all through out Boys State, making stops at the Police Academy, various cities and counties, and other sorts of places, Afeef and the gang spread the message of additional funding. If any project or business needs additional funding all they need to do is write a piece of legislation stating: What they need the money for, how much, and why they feel they deserve the money over top of the other projects.

Also in the gang s schedule today was the passing of a bill. Their first bill was one that reduced the amount of frivolous lawsuits and delt with the rights of teenagers currently serving in the military.

Governor Bobby Herron

2004 ALMBS Governor
67th ALMBS Governor

My fellow Boys Staters, I would like to begin by saying what an honor it was to serve you as governor and what an honor it was to serve the tremendous and prestigious program that is American Legion Mountaineer Boys Sate. As a citizen of Mountaineer Boys State last year, I cannot even begin to count the many valuable lessons I learned while participating, not only in the dealings of state government, but lessons in how to deal with both lifes triumphs and challenges. I cannot express enough thanks and gratitude to those who make such a special program such as this work. I assure each and every one of you that I will utilize the traits, traits such as self-respect, hard work, loving this great nation, honesty, and respecting both my peers and those more experienced to the best of my ability. After experiencing the benefits of Mountaineer Boys State first hand, benefits which include improving my leadership skills and the benefit of making friends to whom I remain close even to this day, I have truly come to appreciate what this program is all about, and for that I am extremely thankful.

As I look around this room here today, I see many different types of young men. After observing this year s Boys State as both your counselor and governor, I have noticed that some of you are great athletes, great musicians, and some posses great public speaking qualities. The point is that each and every one of you brings a different character and personality trait to the table. However, the one characteristic that all of you posses is that of leadership. All of you are outstanding leaders, otherwise you would not be present here today. I strongly encourage each of you to apply this great gift to benefit your community, your state, your nation, and your world. I also advise you to absorb all the information and important lessons you will receive during your week at Mountaineer Boys State, and put these teachings into action within your community. In all
honesty, I would like to let you know that because of young men like you, I am very excited about the future
of our state. I am looking forward to taking on the challenge that will face our generation. I am proud of you and I am proud of this program.

In conclusion, I would first like to express my deepest gratitude and thanks to our veterans, our legionnaires, who, without their sacrifice, my opportunity to spend my short time on earth as a free man would not exist. Gentlemen, I thank you. To the staff of the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State: I applaud and appreciate all the hard work that you do in making this program the enormous success that it truly is. Finally, I would like to thank you, the 2005 citizens of the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State. I loved and appreciated your enthusiasm and acceptance of me as your governor. I want you to know that if you ever need me at all, I will be ready and willing to help any of you if necessary. Once again, I must re-iterate on how much pride I have in this state and you are all a big part of why I am proud to call myself a West Virginian. Thank you and, and I wish the best of luck to our new Governor Afeef Ahmed.